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Tips for buying Film Processor

When purchasing an automatic
x-ray film processor, facilities should primarily consider the number of
films processed per hour.

Automatic film processors
work best with constant and regular throughput; therefore, facilities are
encouraged to match the film processing time and the workload to optimize
chemical usage and output quality.

Film processor units
that handle low to medium volumes should process 150-200 films per
hour.

The capacity depends on film
size and the processing time - both should be clearly indicated in the
manufacturer specifications.

General radiography
processing times should range from 60 to 120 seconds, while dental
radiography may take longer - up to 240 seconds.

X-ray film processors should
have as many automatic controls as possible to optimize results. Automatic
temperature and replenish controls will help eliminate human error and
ensure clear film results.

To help avoid jamming,
slipping, or wrapping in the film processor's transport mechanisms, rapid
processing film has a constant, precise base and a certain emulsion
thickness.

Buyers should use only film
and processing chemicals that are specially designed for automatic film
processors.

Before making a purchase,
facilities should evaluate the cost of chemicals for a particular film processor
and the frequency of replacing it.

Some special chemicals were
designed to control swelling and shrinking of the film emulsion and to
process the film at specific temperatures while it moves through the rapid
transport system.

Buyers should also address
the costs involved with disposal and silver-recovery. Facilities should
look for x-ray film processors that do not require a silver-recovery
system because their wastewater contamination is less than one part per
million.